Meanwhile, observers note Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast, specifically near five settlements across three sectors. Read also: Ukrainian forces regain positions near Svatove, Russian army advances in Kursk and Donetsk oblasts Analysts report that Russian forces have made gains near Dachne on the Pokrovsk front,

Russian forces targeted the city of Kharkiv on the morning of 13 December, with explosions reported in the city and its suburbs. Strikes were carried out on the city's outskirts. Ukraine's Air Force has confirmed that ballistic missiles were used in the bombardment.

During an attempt by Russian forces to seize the village of Pishchane in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces inflicted a defeat on the enemy during the battle. Ukrainian defenders, conducting stabilization measures in the area at the time,